Theory Synonyms

34 theory synonyms include hypothesis, thesis, conjecture, supposition, speculation, postulation, postulate, proposition, premise, and surmise. Theory is a noun, and its antonyms are fact and practice. Here are some additional synonyms for "theory" with example sentences.

Another word for Theory

34 other ways to say theory.

  • view
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  • thought(s)  
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  • thinking  
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  • thesis  
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  • system of ideas  
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  • suspicion  
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  • surmise  
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  • supposition  
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  • speculation  
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  • science  
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  • proposition  
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  • principles  
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  • principled explanations  
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  • presupposition  
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  • presumption  
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  • premise
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  • postulation  
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  • postulate  
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  • philosophy
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  • opinion
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  • notion
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  • laws  
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  • judgement
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  • ideology
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  • ideas  
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  • hypothesis
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  • hunch  
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  • guess  
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  • feeling
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  • contention  
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  • conjecture  
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  • concepts  
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  • belief
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  • assumption
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Use theory in a Sentence

Can you prove your theory with evidence?

Despite its abstrusity, the theory gained respect in academic circles.

His theory explained the phenomenon clearly.

In theory, this plan should succeed.

Many respected scientists supported the theory.

She challenged the existing theory effectively.

This theory has practical application in medicine.